Freezing toads works but beware ‘zombies’
Australians have long hunted cane toads in inventive and not always kind ways. But there's a way to kill humanely and ward off the so-called zombie syndrome.
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More electric buses to hit Aussie roads
Another 17 electric buses are expected to hit Queensland roads this year in the latest commitment to zero-emissions public transport.
Recreational cannabis not on cards in Qld
The Queensland government says it has no near-term plans to consider legalising or decriminalising the recreational use of cannabis by individuals.
‘Superhero’ helicopter pilot farewelled
A private funeral has been held for pilot Ashley Jenkinson, one of four people killed when two helicopters crashed mid-air on the Gold Coast.
Hospitality group faces back pay claims
The Fair Work Commission has knocked back a bid by one of Queensland's largest hospitality companies to approve an agreement that denies workers penalty rates.
Qld to fast-track oil refinery upgrade
The Queensland government will speed up approvals for Ampol to upgrade its oil refinery in Brisbane, which could keep it open until 2030.
Accused driver for gang rape wins appeal
Jeffrey Tibau Banu's conviction for assisting in the rape of a 16-year-old girl in a cane field north of Cairns in late 2017 has been set aside on appeal.
Qld man accused of kidnapping his son
A man has been charged with multiple domestic violence offences after allegedly assaulting a woman and kidnapping his young son in north Queensland.
Police appeal to identify mystery woman
Police investigating a woman's remains found hidden in a wall at an apartment block in Brisbane's north a month ago are appealing for information.
Five injured in Brisbane e-scooter fire
Five people have been taken to hospital after they were injured when an e-scooter caught fire inside a home in southwest Brisbane.
Man jailed for abducting social media date
A Queensland man assaulted and held another man captive in order to steal his watch, phone, bank details and car after meeting him for physical intimacy.
Boy stable after Qld helicopter crash
A Sydney boy is in a critical but stable condition one day after he was due to have a major operation on broken bones after a helicopter crash in Queensland.
Hopes fade for Mossman Gorge swimmer
Hopes of finding a woman missing from a Far North Queensland swimming spot have faded as the search shifts into a recovery operation.
Fire-hit gliders dig cool new tree homes
Greater gliders that lost their forest homes to bushfires have moved into new hi-tech digs that are not too hot, not too cold but just right.
Qld teacher allegedly abused boys overseas
A Brisbane high school teacher has been charged with sexually abusing teenage boys in Brisbane and on overseas trips in Africa and New Zealand.
NRL star’s mum remains behind bars
Uiatu "Joan" Taufua, mother of NRL star Payne Haas, will remain in custody charged with three counts of manslaughter after a horrific head-on crash.
Qld law that protects rape accused to go
A high-profile man has not turned up for a court hearing after being charged by Queensland detectives with two counts of raping a young woman in October 2021.
Spiritual healer charged with sex assaults
Police have charged a Queensland man with drugging, raping and sexually assaulting women on the Gold Coast.
Woman pulled from Qld resort pool dies
A woman has died after being pulled from the pool at a north Queensland resort and casino, police have confirmed.
Items found in Queensland swimmer search
A popular natural tourist attraction remains closed as authorities search for a missing swimmer in Far North Queensland.
Home destroyed in southern Qld bushfire
A house and several sheds have been destroyed by a bushfire in southern Queensland, which is threatening more homes in three communities.
Qld cop charged over drink-driving crash
A Queensland police officer has been charged after crashing into another car while drink-driving on duty.
Man jailed for torturing woman in hotel
Queensland man Trent Wayne Lawson has been jailed for keeping a woman captive in a Brisbane hotel room, and assaulting and torturing her for hours.
Boy faces ‘major test’ after chopper crash
Sydney boy Nicholas Tadros is undergoing a major operation seven days after a chopper crash on the Gold Coast that killed four people, including his mother.
Man jailed for home burglary ‘crime spree’
A Queensland man has been jailed for a crime spree of stealing electronics, credit cards and jewellery from 11 homes across Brisbane's outskirts.
Beach walkers help unravel turtle mystery
Regular beach goers are being recruited to help unravel the mysterious nesting habits of sea turtles on busy Gold Coast beaches.
More charges for shed fire murder accused
A 24-year-old Queensland woman faces additional arson charges after being accused of murdering a man and his young daughter in a shed fire.
Cordingley extradition nears milestone
The extradition case for a man suspected of killing Queensland woman Toyah Cordingley in India is reaching a milestone, the state's police minister says.
Police divers join Mossman Gorge search
Queensland's Mossman Gorge remains closed as the search for a missing swimmer enters a fourth day.
Boy still critical after helicopter crash
Sydney boy Nicholas Tadros is still in a critical condition after a helicopter crash which killed his mother and three others in Queensland.
Doctors group welcomes GP tax verdict
The Australian Medical Association welcomed a verdict on payroll tax for GPs, fearing bulk billing was at risk as some clinics faced multimillion-dollar bills.